Children, Youth & Family Studies Internships

Because we believe students learn best in actual professional settings, the CYFS major requires a junior-year practicum and a senior internship, providing up to 700 hours of resume-building experience. Many graduates say this emphasis on practical learning is what prepared them most for their first job out of college.

Junior Practicum

During spring semester, juniors serve 4-6 hours per week in a local organization that matches their academic interests and future professional goals. Students aren’t assigned to pre-determined sites, but work with a faculty advisor to find the best match possible.

Senior Field Experience

Seniors complete a full-time, 14-week Field Experience (our name for “internship”), specifically chosen to help them gain valuable experiences and skills in a professional environment. Interns work under the direction of an experienced on-site supervisor, who serves as a mentor and guide to the learning process, in addition to support from a faculty advisor. Because this is a full-time experience, students have the opportunity to go anywhere in the country – or across the globe. Click here to read more about our 2013 interns.

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About Trinity

Trinity Lutheran College is an accredited four-year Christian college located in downtown Everett, Washington. The urban location allows students to become an active part of the community in which they live and study, including significant time spent in volunteer service.

Students also benefit from personal attention with Trinity's low 8:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

Founded in 1944, Trinity enrolls more than 200 students in ten majors.